Formby Parish Council’s bid to improve Village and boost trade

IMPROVING the village to boost trade tops the agenda of the new Formby Parish Council chairman.

Councillor Mike Coles has taken over the role for the year and said although the parish council is being “careful” with spending, its aim is to continue the work on Chapel Lane.

Members of the council are putting forward proposals for the future developments in the village and seeking ideas from organisations and residents.

It has carried out a range of improvements in the village throughout the year, including new barriers at the junction with Three Tuns Lane.

Two new planters have arrived in the village ready for Formby’s bid to compete in the Neighbourhood In Bloom event.

There will be an inspection next Wednesday (July 21), when judges will be out and about to see the latest developments.

It follows support from the public who helped spruce up the area around the war memorial and Formby pool.

Cllr Coles said: “In the current financial climate, the Council was being careful with expenditure but underlined how important it is to continue improve the appearance of the area as much as possible to encourage trade.

“This was a way that the council could contribute.

“The work of the volunteers who had helped to clear flower beds and replant with geraniums and other plants was so important and very much appreciated.

“We are very grateful too for all the offers of help from the shopkeepers who have kept the plants moist during the very dry weather.”